Cushings Syndrome or Obesity?
Cushing syndrome happens when the body has too much of the hormone cortisol for a long time. This can result from the body making too much cortisol, or from taking…
Walking or squatting help improve blood glucose control in overweight
Dr. Madhur Verma, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Community; Family Medicine, AIIMS, Bathinda, Punjab; and Dr Sanjay Kalra, DM (AIIMS), Treasurer, International Society of Endocrinology; Bharti Hospital, Karnal, Haryana Taking frequent…
Obstructive Sleep Apnea May Increase Parkinson’s Risk, Study Finds
“The findings from a recent study presented at the American Academy of Neurologys 77th Annual Meeting demonstrated that obstructive sleep apnea increases Parkinson’s risk, but early CPAP therapy might help…
#EndLeprosy pathway is through stopping stigma against affected persons
BY SHOBHA SHUKLA, BOBBY RAMAKANT Leprosy (Hansen’s disease) is a chronic infectious disease caused by a slow growing bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae. But stigma and discrimination against persons affected by…
Healthy Sleep Habits must to Reduce Hypertension Risk
Dr Nishant Raizada, Professor & Head, Dept, of Endocrinology, UCMS and GTB Hospital, New Delhi; and Dr Sanjay Kalra, DM (AIIMS), Treasurer, International Society of Endocrinology; Bharti Hospital, Karnal, Haryana…
Risk factors for Insomnia in COPD
Dr Surya Kant A new study published in the journal Respiratory Medicine suggests that female gender, lower education level, greater disease severity, poorer sleep quality, more frequent exacerbations within a…
Australia, New Zealand register highest breast cancer rates globally
Australia and New Zealand have the highest rates of breast cancer incidence in the world. In a new study, researchers from Australia and Canada analysed the breast cancer incidence and…
At PMCH President Murmu urges medicos to work for service of poor and needy.
PRESIDENT graces centenary celebration of Patna Medical College Staff Reporter / Patna President Droupadi Murmu today stressed on decentralisation of better medical facilities and more research in the healthcare institutions…
100-Day TB Campaign Detects Over 5 Lakh Cases, Screens 10 Crore Individuals
Since the launch of 100-day campaign, over 5.1 lakh TB patients notified across India; 455 campaign districts have diagnosed over 3.57 lakh TB patients BY SUDHIR KUMAR The 100-day TB…
Health care is fundamental right, not just privilege: Jaishankar
Staff Reporter External Affairs Minister Dr. Jaishankar today stressed that healthcare is a fundamental right and not a privilege. Addressing the 12th International Health Dialogue in New Delhi, Dr. Jaishankar…